The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in durham, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near durham, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nandan Lad is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Lad is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Friedman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Friedman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Cook is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Cook is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Durh VA Health Care System

    508 Fulton St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Ahmed-Kazem is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahmed-Kazem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Ahmed-Kazem is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ahmed-Kazem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick O'brien is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jairon Downs is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Downs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Downs is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita. Dr. Downs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Isaacs is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Isaacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Physiatry
    Referral required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wing Ng is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Ng is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita and American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gwinn is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gwinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Gwinn is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita. Dr. Gwinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Rao-Patel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rao-Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Rao-Patel is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita. Dr. Rao-Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc.

    4020 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amadea Britton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Britton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, Parainfluenza, and Epidural Abscess.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    UNC Center For Rehabilitation Care

    1807 Fordham Blvd, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Cleveland is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Cleveland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Transverse Myelitis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Cleveland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Galgano is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Galgano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Schwannoma, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Galgano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eldad Hadar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hadar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hadar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheerag Upadhyaya is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Upadhyaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Kwan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Epidural Abscess, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vibhor Krishna is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Krishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Krishna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus

    430 Waterstone Dr, 
    Hillsborough, NC 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Kumfer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Kumfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Interstitial Nephritis.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3850 Ed Dr # 100, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael James is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Malnutrition, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Epidural Abscess?

    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.

    When should I see an Epidural Abscess doctor near durham, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Epidural Abscess doctor near durham, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Epidural Abscess doctors near durham, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Epidural Abscess doctors near durham, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Epidural Abscess doctor near durham, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epidural Abscess doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Epidural Abscess doctor near durham, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Epidural Abscess doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Epidural Abscess doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Epidural Abscess doctors near durham, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Epidural Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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